Head of Hardware Research
Michael Harding is the head of hardware research at Blink. He enjoys working with clients to uncover insights into their product’s end to end experiences with a particular focus on hardware UX.
Michael has 13 years of experience in user experience research from Microsoft; including five years as a device lead with the Surface device team. During his time at Microsoft, he got to know Blink through partnerships Blink had with various Microsoft teams. In the end, he was convinced to change his desk view for the opportunity to work with Blink’s amazing clients from around the world.
Michael is originally from New England (Maine and Mass), where he spent his former life racing sailboats and playing on the coast, but has called Seattle home for 27 years now. He lives in Seattle with his wife and two very active (and demanding) college-aged children. Michael is always open to chatting about skiing, hiking, and cycling in the Northwest, and travel. Michael also likes to play and listen to music.
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Blink is unique for applying our user research processes and approaches to both hardware and digital experiences. Some of the most complex and engaging digital experiences go hand in hand with specific hardware, and some of the most exciting hardware is useless without a visionary digital experience.